Energy Vocabulary

Front

When a substance vibrates and the particles bounce into one another and transfer energy it is called ____________ ____________.

Back

sound energy

Front

___________ is an energy of an object that is due to the object’s motion.

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

The scientific rule that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed is called the Law ____________ ____________.

Back

of conservation of energy

Front

Energy in the nucleus of an atom is ____________ energy.

Back

nuclear

Front

The movement of heat by a fluid such as water or air is ____________.

Back

convection

Front

Energy stored in an object due to its position is called ____________ energy.

Back

Potential Energy

Front

The energy associated with the motion and position of an object is called ____________ energy.

Back

Mechanical Energy

Front

The energy that travels in waves and can be seen is called ____________ energy.

Back

Light Energy

Front

The transfer of heat through direct contact is known as ____________.

Back

conduction

Front

The process by which energy is emitted as particles or waves is called ____________.

Back

radiation